University of Kashan Journal of Nanostructures 2251-7871 14 3 2024 07 01 Photocatalytic Degradation of Brilliant Green Dye by Using ZnO-Cds/Pd Nanocomposite 1023 1030 113951 10.22052/JNS.2024.03.030 EN Mithal N. Mohwes Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Al-Muthanna, Iraq Khawla K. Jassm Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Al-Muthanna, Iraq Ayad F. Alkaim Department of Chemistry, College of Science for Women, University of Babylon, Iraq Journal Article 2024 04 10 In this study, the photocatalytic degradation of textile dyes using ZnO-CdS/Pd nanocomposites synthesized via a hydrothermal approach was investigated. The nanocomposite was characterized using X-ray diffraction, FESEM, TGA, and TEM, and its photocatalytic activity was evaluated through degradation of birillant green dye under exposure to solar light. The results showed that the optimum mass of Pd/ZnO-CdS nanocomposite for efficient photodegradation was 0.4 g/L, with a degradation efficiency of 86.6%. Scavenging experiments revealed that hydroxyl and superoxide radicals played a significant role in the degradation of birillant green dye. Additionally, the study summarized some of the fundamental chemical and physical features of H2O/O2-, H2O2, and OH radicals, as well as how nanoparticles interact with nanocomposites and metal ions. The findings suggest that ZnO-CdS/Pd nanocomposite has the potential to be used for the removal of organic contaminants from textile waste due to their improved photocatalytic activity.<br />In this study, the photocatalytic degradation of textile dyes using ZnO-CdS/Pd nanocomposites synthesized via a hydrothermal approach was investigated. The nanocomposite was characterized using X-ray diffraction, FESEM, TGA, and TEM, and its photocatalytic activity was evaluated through degradation of birillant green dye under exposure to solar light. https://jns.kashanu.ac.ir/article_113951_5cf27e6867871917752b381f77841e87.pdf